Upper School Assistant Track and Field Coach

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with organizing the track and field program at the Paul Cuffee Upper School. The Assistant Coach assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student-athletes in game strategies and techniques.

Essential Duties:

• Assist the Head Coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizing and directing individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the Head Coach.
• Assessing players' skills, monitoring players during competition and practice, and keeping the Head Coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Assist with determining game strategy.
• Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competitions.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Maintains equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
• Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the Head Coach.
• Assist Head Coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.

Requirements:

• Some experience as an Assistant Coach at the high school or college level preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess some knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Must meet RILL coaching requirements.
• Must complete a CPR/First Aid course upon hire, if not currently certified.
• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.